Crispy Smoked Duckling Recipe

Crispy Smoked Duckling Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 duckling (about 3 1/3 lbs)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt

• 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn

• 1 star anise

• 1 teaspoon saltpeter or niter

• 1/4 cup hickory chips

• 2 tablespoons tea leaves

• Oil for frying

• 24 pieces of green onion, ~2 inches long

• 2 tablespoons sweet bean paste

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 tablespoons water

Method:

1. Stir fry 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, peppercorn, star anise, and saltpeter over low heat until the salt is light brown.

2. Rub step 1 mixture on the exterior and in the cavity of the duckling. Let stand for 2-6 hours, rinse then steam it over high heat for 40 minutes

3. Preheat the oven to 450F. Place the duckling in the middle rack of the oven.

4. Place hickory chips and tea leaves on a tray and put it on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake the duckling for 5 minutes, or until the skin becomes golden brown. Remove

5. Heat the wok then add oil. Dee fry the smoked duckling over medium heat for 8 minutes, or until the skin becomes crispy; remove. Cut the duckling into bite size pieces and place on a serving plate

6. Reheat the wok then add 4 tablespoon sesame oil; add sweet bean paste, sugar and  water; stir and mix. (this is the dipping sauce for the duckling). Serve with green onion.